video. un: missmystic

[gasping]

( the feed opens to the view of a young blonde woman, currently seated at a bright white desk in what's unmistakably a former storage room turned office space. they hadn't exactly given her the space... but it wasn't being used, so she's commandeered it for herself. nobody's told her not to, either, so what's the harm?

she's smiling, today, pearly whites beamed into the general direction of the camera; there's a natural friendliness to her tone that makes it clear she's particularly enthusiastic about this. )

Hi, everyone. My name is Caroline Forbes, and I'm broadcasting today on behalf of Cadelle's Social Committee. If you've never heard of them, they're — well, we're, obviously — the administrative team that puts together all of the great events here in the city that we all go to, like the Match Meetings or the — ( a pause, as her gaze dips down to consult a list on her desk ) — the ball?

( rude. she can't believe she missed out on a ball. well, no matter. they'll just have to have another one. not that caroline's coffee fetching and to-do list accomplishing really gives her the power to determine the social calendar, but a girl can dream. )

Right. So, the spring Energy Festival is coming up later this month, and we're looking for volunteers to help set up and run the different booths and festival experiences. Especially from anybody tall, because we only have three ladders and these banners just won't hang themselves. Or, I guess, if you can fly, that might be helpful too...

( a snort of laughter from someone in the background, and caroline's brows furrow together in frustration for just a moment before she's right back at it, focused and determined to get to the end of her message. )

I'm here in City Hall until five today, so please come see me if you want to sign up or if you have any questions! Left wing, blue hallway, room 56-A! Okay, hope to see you soon!

( aaaand end feed. )

Comments

[gasping]

You and me both!

( just another reason to host another one. next staff meeting, caroline is totally bringing it up. )

I think it's kind of like a state fair? Except, obviously it's for the city, and they really want people to generate energy. ( she'd go into more specifics, but being an underling mostly tasked with fetching coffee and running errands doesn't give her access to all the secrets of the city's administration. yet. ) There was one about the harvest, so there was a food drive and a knitting circle and a party for people to get to know each other...

[sanguinescry]

Okay well at least I'm not the only one, but still. Not cool. We need to organize another one, screw the city's committee on it, honestly, if we have to do it ourselves. I am not above it.

( She gives a little facial shrug thoughtfully, but then as Caroline trails off, her eyebrows lift. )

Meaning what it sounds like it implies or literally just to get to know one another...?

( Because that might have perked her up rather a lot. Lydia might not have gotten around much with the men on the okCuddle, but she also hasn't tried yet. So sue her, the locals are easier and she's been a little lazy about it. She won't be lazy forever. )

[gasping]

It is totally on my to-do list. Seriously. The last one would have been right after my birthday, so there better be another one.

( she is not above using her birthday as an excuse. or, in all reality, a random tuesday. getting dolled up shouldn't require a reason. )

And, yeah, I'm pretty sure it means exactly what you think it means. The summer one? Hot and cold magic foods, gorgeous tents, lots of pillows and blankets to get cozy on — there aren't very many pictures because apparently Instagram wasn't a thing yet, but it looked amazing.

[sanguinescry]

Well keep me in the loop, sweetie, seriously. I mean, if we missed your birthday, you're welcome to use mine as an excuse. It's March 19, so... Oh, wow, actually I should start planning something by now, anyway, I'm way behind...

( Damn, time flies... )

That sounds like my kind of party, I don't know about you. Think this one will be much like that one? Because I am so here for it.

[gasping]

Wait, seriously? ( a quick consult of her desk calendar, and caroline adds: ) That's the day before the Energy Festival starts! We definitely have to go now.

( which gives her an idea. )

Maybe we should keep a list of people's birthdays. It'd be an excuse to throw more parties, right?

[sanguinescry]

Seriously. Oh, perfect! I was going to go anyway, but yeah, now it's for sure not even optional.

( Her eyebrows lift, first with question and then with interest as she starts to smile. )

I like that. I'm one hundred percent on the same page. I think we should do it.

[gasping]

Awesome. I'll see if there's anything like that already in place. I'm sure they must have some kind of registry or calendar system here...

[sanguinescry]

Hey, do they pay you over there? Because right now, I'm just taking a couple of classes and volunteering. I was TAing for Dr. Reid, but... I'm finding myself with some extra time on my hands and let me just tell you, Care...I think if we put our heads together and teamed up, we could be running that show sooner than later.

[gasping]

Volunteering? ( please. like caroline would fetch somebody's coffee just for giggles. ) Yeah, no, they definitely pay me.

( and she could use a coworker who shares her control-freak tendencies. )

I needed to get a job so I could move out at some point. The apartment they gave me is barely the size of my closet back home...

[sanguinescry]

I've been volunteering at the women's center, but I'm looking for like a paying thing. Think that they'd take me on if I pout my lips at the right person and give them my Disney Princess eyes?

Ugh, I know. Same.

[gasping]

Why aren't they paying you? I mean, you're teaching people how to kick ass. Least they could do is pay you for the classes you're teaching...

( caroline might be all about cuddling for magical wishes, but she's not a charity kind of person. if you do something that's worth payment, you should get paid. )

You could totally get a job. I don't think the committee does a very good job of advertising that they need the help, but they about cried when I asked if they were hiring. Come down one afternoon and I'll introduce you.

[sanguinescry]

I mean, I get a little stipend for helping out, but I mean an actual paycheck, you know? Besides, I only do that on Sunday mornings anyway. I need something else.

( It's good to know, though, that there are options. Working with Caroline could be fun. )

Okay, cool, I'll do that after classes. Thanks, Caroline.